Multiple choice

Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the word given below:

FORMER

  1. Subsequent

  2. Later

  3. Resultant

  4. Latter
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Former refers to the first of two things mentioned, while Latter refers to the second. They are direct opposites in the same comparative pair. Subsequent and Later both mean after but are not the direct antonym.

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